Smug Bastard

Set against a cross-country road trip, this story explores the complicated reappearance of Smith Blackburn, a charismatic but elusive figure from the protagonist's past. As they journey together in close quarters, old tensions and mutual dislike give way to unexpected feelings, leading to a tense and passionate connection. Beneath their evolving relationship, dark secrets from Smith’s past threaten to materialize, impacting everything they thought they knew about each other.